Jobs
>
Cambridge

    Vice President, Clinical Development - Cambridge, United States - Editas Medicine

    Default job background
    Description

    At Editas, we're driven by a collective purpose, to bring transformative and life changing therapies to people living with serious diseases with the greatest unmet needs. This fuels our drive to excel in scientific innovation, allowing us to harness the power and potential of CRISPR/Cas9 and CRISPR/Cpf1 (Cas12a) gene editing.

    We believe our people are at the core of everything we do, and we're committed to cultivating a culture where every individual feels valued and included. To do this, we strive to integrate belonging, inclusivity, diversity, and equity into every aspect of our organization.

    Together, we are leading the way towards a healthier and more equitable future.

    Position Summary

    This critical leadership position reporting to the Chief Medical Officer will lead clinical development for Editas' expanding clinical portfolio supported by our unique gene editing platform. The position represents a key partner in establishing and driving forward tactical plans to enable Editas to deliver on its mission to translate the power and potential of genome editing into a broad class of in-vivo and cellular treatments that transform lives of people living with serious diseases.

    The VP, Clinical Development will play a key role in leading the strategy, development, and execution of the clinical pipeline. The incumbent is expected to have a strong clinical, regulatory and scientific foundation, and will work closely with the cross functional drug development teams to define the most effective approach from first-in-human to registrational clinical studies.

    As a key strategic functional leader, the incumbent will work across a matrixed organization with Research, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biometrics and other functions to ensure integrated development strategies. He/She will be a key Editas spokesperson at external meetings, including regulatory interactions and scientific meetings and partner with Medical Affairs, Commercial and Corporate Communications in setting external messaging and communication strategies.

    The incumbent is expected to be a strong people manager and be willing to 'roll up the sleeves' as needed to accomplish company goals. He/She will lead a group of physicians and clinical scientists who have responsibility for conceiving, delivering, and overseeing Phase 1-3 trials progressing from pre-IND activities to BLAs, establishing plans for long-term follow up and pharmacovigilance, and is responsible for protocol development and clinical sections of regulatory documents (e,g. IND submission, briefing documents, study protocols, investigator brochures and other study-relevant documents like patient informed consent documents).

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Be a strong, clear voice and leadership for Editas' clinical programs in partnership with other Functions.
    • Apply clinical development area expertise to promote innovation and efficiency in clinical development programs
    • Point responsibility for all major written deliverables (regulatory submissions, original articles, abstracts), and presentation materials.
    • Collaborate with Commercial, Legal, and Regulatory for development and review of labelling, advertising and promotional materials
    • Be responsible for establishing clinical development plans and accountable to relevant timelines and deliverables associated to Clinical development Plans.
    • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the clinical development team members and ensure their deliverables on key program and study metrics
    • Ensure ongoing medical monitoring and oversight of clinical trial data, external clinical data collection
    • Provide strategic perspective and guidance to Research on decisions that may have significant clinical components and implications.
    • Collaborate closely with Non-clinical, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, CMC and Biometrics to ensure tight strategic integration of product development plans and strategies.
    • Maintain the highest quality clinical programs, following GCP and ICH guidelines
    • Deep knowledge in clinical development, extensive experience in regulatory engagement
    • Proven track record of successfully driving from first in human study to registration. BLA (or NDA) /MAA submission experience expected.
    Requirements
    • MD or MD/PhD with therapeutically aligned experience
    • 15+ years clinical research experience, with a minimum of ten years in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
    • Demonstrated ability as a line function manager
    Preferred:
    • Experience or high comfort level in supporting clinical programs across multiple therapeutic areas, and bridging late to early development, familiarity with gene and/or cell therapy a plus
    • Exposure to and management of significant accelerations and challenges in clinical programs.
    • Ability to work with the Senior Executive Team and other external audiences such KOLs, regulatory bodies
    Physical & Travel Requirements (if applicable):
    • Willingness and ability to travel, as required to support company goals and portfolio (COVID dependent)
    If you are a results-focused and collaborative leader with a passion for advancing transformative therapies, we invite you to apply. Join us at the forefront of genetic innovation and be a key contributor to Editas Medicine's mission of redefining healthcare through cutting-edge genetic technologies.

    Fostering Belonging. Fueling Innovation. Transforming Lives.

    Benefits

    Benefits Summary:

    Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

    If you are a results-focused and collaborative professional with a passion for advancing transformative therapies, we invite you to apply. Join us at the forefront of genetic innovation and be a key contributor to Editas Medicine's mission of redefining healthcare through cutting-edge genetic technologies.

    Fostering Belonging. Fueling Innovation. Transforming Lives.


  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals,Inc. Boston, United States

    Location: Boston, United States · Job reference: R-197377 · Date posted: 04/16/2024 · **Position Summary** · - The medical director contributes to a cross-functional team in the design and execution of one or more clinical studies and provides input to the clinical development pl ...


  • Sarepta Therapeutics Cambridge, United States Full time

    The Director, Clinical Development is responsible for leading a clinical sciences team responsible for advancement of Sarepta's clinical-stage programs. The individual is responsible for defining strategic priorities for the program and integrating cross-functional input in order ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a productio ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a productio ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a productio ...


  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Cambridge, United States

    **Working with Us** · Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production ...


  • Philips Cambridge, United States Full time

    Job Title · Clinical Development Scientist (Cambridge, MA)Job Description · Clinical Development Scientist (Cambridge, MA) · The Clinical Development Lead will primarily focus on study design strategy for the development of clinical study protocols and support the clinical operat ...


  • Kisbee Therapeutics Cambridge, United States

    COMPANY OVERVIEW · Kisbee Therapeutics is an early-stage, venture-backed biotech startup that is targeting apolipoproteins to develop novel therapeutic agents for neurodegenerative diseases. Our mission is to translate genetic and biochemical insights into therapies that promote ...


  • Editas Medicine, Inc. Cambridge, United States

    At Editas, we're driven by a collective purpose, to bring transformative and life changing therapies to people living with serious diseases with the greatest unmet needs. This fuels our drive to excel in scientific innovation, allowing us to harness the power and potential of CRI ...


  • LifeMine Therapeutics Cambridge, United States

    LifeMine is seeking a physician to work in partnership with CMO and co-lead the development of LifeMine's clinical strategy. The successful candidate will have experience in the design and authorship of clinical trial protocols including first-in-human clinical trials, selection, ...


  • LifeMine Therapeutics Cambridge, United States

    LifeMine is seeking a physician to work in partnership with CMO and co-lead the development of LifeMine's clinical strategy. The successful candidate will have experience in the design and authorship of clinical trial protocols including first-in-human clinical trials, selection, ...


  • BioSpace Cambridge, United States

    Job Details · The Role: · Moderna is seeking a physician to lead a clinical development program for one or more of their development programs in Infectious Diseases. Board certification in Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine and/or Geriatrics, or Obstetrics and Gynecology is d ...


  • Moderna Theraputics Cambridge, United States

    The Role: · Moderna is seeking a physician to lead a clinical development program for one or more of their development programs in Infectious Diseases. Board certification in Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine and/or Geriatrics, or Obstetrics and Gynecology is desirable. · Th ...


  • Beam Therapeutics Inc. Cambridge, United States

    Position Overview: · The Medical Director in Clinical Development will serve as the Medical Lead for base editing gene therapies in hematology. The Medical Director will work with cross-functional multidisciplinary study teams on clinical development strategy, clinical trial des ...